Littleton residents featured in 'Fiddler on the Roof'

Littleton resident Mark Hollinger will portray the featured role of the Rabbi in Open Door Theater’s production of “Fiddler On The Roof” running March 23 to April 1 at the Dragonfly Theater, Acton.

Littleton resident Mark Hollinger will portray the featured role of the Rabbi in Open Door Theater’s production of “Fiddler On The Roof” running March 23 to April 1 at the Dragonfly Theater, RJ Grey High School, 16 Charter Road, Acton. For months, a cast and crew of more than 150 people from Acton and surrounding towns have been collaborating to come together as part of this theater community. Hollinger will be appearing on-stage alongside his 9-year-old son Thomas who is making his Open Door Theater debut as part of the ensemble.

In addition to the Hollingers, other Littleton residents performing on stage include Sophie Wanzer as the Fiddler and ensemble members Ethan Rossman and Stephen Marshall. Open Door President Sam Gould, a long-time Littleton resident and local attorney, will be working on makeup and various other aspects of the “Fiddler” production from behind the scenes.

“This show is all about family and tradition and I’m having a wonderful time working with this group of energetic and inspirational people, ” said Hollinger, who first got involved with Open Door Theater in 2006 working stage crew while his oldest daughter Mary appeared on-stage in “The Wiz” at the age of nine. Since then Hollinger has worked on and off stage in Open Door Theater’s productions of “Big”, “Tom Sawyer,” “The Pied Piper” and “Once On This Island”.

Hollinger’s middle son Graham performed in “The Pied Piper” in 2009 at the age of 9. In addition to acting, Hollinger joined the Open Door Board of Directors in 2007 and is closely involved in the behind-the-scenes workings of this vital nonprofit community theater.

Performances of "Fiddler on the Roof" will take place March 23, 24, 30 and 31 at 7:30 p.m. with matinee performances on March 25, 31, and April 1 at 2 p.m. The Sunday, March 25 matinee will include a live American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation, generously funded by the Acton-Boxborough and Littleton Cultural Councils. Tickets for “Fiddler On The Roof” are available online at www.MKTix.com and through cast members. Individual tickets are $12 each.

“Fiddler On The Roof” features book by Joseph Stein, music by Jerry Bock and lyrics by Sheldon Harnick. Based on Sholem Aleichem's stories by special permission of Arnold Perl. “Fiddler On The Roof” is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). For more information email tickets@opendoortheater.org or check the Open Door website at www.opendoortheater.org.